2024 Recipients
Felix H. Cortez and Shannon Trecartin received the 2024 Siegfried H. Horn Award for Excellence in Research & Creative Scholarship.
Felix H. Cortez, Professor of New Testament Literature
Felix Cortez, PhD, joined the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary’s Department of New Testament in 2013, quickly establishing himself as a highly respected professor and voluminous writer. He is widely known for his expertise on the book of Hebrews and Christ’s ministry in the heavenly sanctuary.
In 1990, Felix began his pastoral ministry in the North Mexican Union’s Central Conference. He eventually served as director of the Personal Ministries Department and, later, as director of youth ministries. He began his theological teaching ministry in 2000 at the Universidad de Montemorelos.
Felix has authored two academic publications, several popular books in English and Spanish, 15 academic book chapters, and numerous academic and popular articles. He has presented more than 30 academic papers at different conferences and symposia around the world.
Congratulations, Felix, on receiving this prestigious academic award for your outstanding contributions to scholarly biblical studies and tireless commitment to Andrews University.
Shannon Trecartin, Associate Professor PhD, LMSW
It is no exaggeration to say that Shannon Trecartin wants to change the world with her research. Whether she’s conducting complex analyses for the Adventist Global Church Survey, using data to understand how people with disabilities experience care and belonging in churches, or spotlighting the relationship between Adventist family rejection and LGBTQ+ depression and suicide rates, Shannon has made it her mission to shine a light on overlooked and disenfranchised communities.
Shannon believes that data can tell stories and shape policies that improve people’s lives. Students in her classes experience her passion for making a difference with data, sometimes expressing surprise when they understand and enjoy research for the first time. Shannon also partners with and mentors colleagues in moving their own research projects forward, often providing advice on research designs, data collection and statistical analyses.
Shannon’s drive to understand and address social injustices using data animates her teaching, service and research, ensuring that changing the world is all in a day’s work. Thank you, Shannon, for sharing your gifts and talents with the College of Arts & Sciences. Your work serves as an inspiration to your colleagues and students at Andrews University.